Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

descriptive

How many syllables in descriptive?

  3 syllables

Divide descriptive into syllables:   de-scrip-tive
Stressed syllable in descriptive:   de-scrip-tive
How to pronounce descriptive:   dih-skrip-tiv
How to say descriptive:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"descriptive." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 15 December 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why descriptive is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Pop Quiz
Is moose plural?

Take the Plural Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for descriptive


3 syllables
    4 syllables
      5 syllables
        Teachers
        We award $250 every month to
        help teachers
        teach their students.
        $Read the contest rules and apply
        Fun Fact
        Angry and hungry are the only words that end in “-gry.”
        !Get more facts
        FAQ
        Does adding "ed"
        add a syllable?
        ?Learn Here

        Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

        What rhymes with descriptive

        3 syllables
        Ever Wonder
        when you should use
        Was and Were?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!